As the New York Yankees prepared for the finale of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, several lineup changes came into play. This guide will offer an in-depth analysis of the expected changes and the possible impact.
Yankees fans can anticipate a few tweaks in the lineup, notably including the following:
LeMahieu’s recent performance has been particularly strong, making his absence notable. His stats for August:
Although his season’s statistics include a .240 average with a .315 OBP, eight homers, and 29 RBIs, losing him to a right calf injury could still be considered a significant drawback.
With DJ nursing his injury, the Yankees have called upon Oswaldo Cabrera to step in at shortstop, thus moving IKF to third base.
Cabrera’s performance this year hasn’t been promising:
Despite these less-than-ideal numbers, the Yankees will be looking for Cabrera to take advantage of facing a struggling White Sox team.
Mike Clevinger, the White Sox’s starter for the game, could be a player to watch:
The Yankees’ changes to their lineup, especially the unexpected loss of LeMahieu, added an extra layer of complexity to the game against the White Sox.
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